Team Update: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa – Injury Report, Suspensions, and Expected Lineups

Team Update: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa – Injury Report, Suspensions, and Expected Lineups

As Chelsea gears up for an FA Cup fourth-round clash against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge, with an EFL Cup final on the horizon, both teams face challenges on the injury and suspension fronts.

Chelsea had a commanding 4-0 victory against Preston North End in the opening round, while Unai Emery’s Aston Villa secured a late 1-0 win against Middlesbrough. Here’s the latest team news for both sides:

CHELSEA:

Out: Nicolas Jackson (international), Christopher Nkunku (hip), Lesley Ugochukwu (hamstring), Marc Cucurella (ankle), Robert Sanchez (knee), Wesley Fofana (ACL), Romeo Lavia (thigh), Reece James (thigh)

Doubtful: Malo Gusto (knock)

Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Petrovic; Disasi, Badiashile, Colwill, Chilwell; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Gallagher, Palmer; Broja

ASTON VILLA:

Out: Emiliano Buendia (knee), Tyrone Mings (knee), Lucas Digne (thigh), Bertrand Traore (international)

Doubtful: Pau Torres (ankle), Jacob Ramsey (thigh), Robin Olsen (unspecified)

Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Moreno; Bailey, Luiz, Kamara, McGinn; Watkins, Duran

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